Critical Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Weaning

Kindred Hospital Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,460 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) in Denver, CO, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe respiratory care as ordered by physicians, monitor mechanical ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and support the journey to wellness.

The role involves ventilator management, airway procedures, ABG analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Join a private-room LTACH campus focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required) Or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required)
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or comparable certification Upon Hire (Required)
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required) and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (Required)

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per hospital policies and protocols.
• Document and charge for respiratory procedures; contribute to the patient care plan.
• Verify physician orders for respiratory care and maintain patient safety.
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; ensure proper sterilization.
• Manage oxygen/aerosol delivery and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform airway management and suctioning; assist with airway procedures.
• Provide patient and family teaching; ensure timely handoffs and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fluent English

Education

RT education certificate/diploma

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analysis equipment

Job description

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) in Denver, CO, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe respiratory care as ordered by physicians, monitor mechanical ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and support the journey to wellness.

The role involves ventilator management, airway procedures, ABG analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Join a private-room LTACH campus focused on high-quality patient care.